Albert Hirschman
Albert Hirschman was a renowned economist and social scientist, known for his influential works on development economics and political economy. His theories, particularly those regarding 'exit, voice, and loyalty', have shaped discussions on how individuals and societies respond to change and crisis. Hirschman advocated for the importance of incrementalism in achieving social progress, arguing that small, thoughtful changes can lead to significant improvements over time.
Born on Apr 30, 1915 (110 years old)
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Liechtenstein:
Hirschman, a liberal economist who fled Nazi Germany, warned that trade could be used as a political weapon.
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Liechtenstein:
Albert Hirschman, a liberal economist who fled Nazi Germany, warned that trade rules could both protect and restrict.
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Burundi:
Albert Hirschman’s theory of productive linkages emphasizes the need to connect the mining sector to the rest of the economy.
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Spain:
Albert Hirschman observed that political commitments often work better under worse conditions.
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Colombia:
Albert Hirschman published a significant book in 1970 discussing societal responses to organizational failures.
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Switzerland:
Albert Hirschman is referenced for his theories on how people react to deteriorating living conditions.
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United Kingdom:
Albert Hirschman is a political philosopher whose ideas inspired the movement for corporate city-states.
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United Kingdom:
As the economist Albert Hirschman put it: 'It is the poverty of our imagination that paradoxically produces images of ‘total’ change in lieu of more modest expectations.'
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